You can own this fairytale castle

The castle at 17 Forsythia Drive, Tamborine Mountain. Picture: Supplied

A hidden castle has been listed for sale complete with turrets and whimsical details, it just needs a little help from a reno fairy godmother.

Reminiscent of North Queensland’s Paronella Park, the incredible property was built by its long-time owner and sits surrounded by greenery.

Selling agent Louis Bartle of Bartle Real Estate said the castle at 17 Forsythia Drive, Tamborine Mountain, was a “renovator’s fairytale”.

“It’s extremely unique,” he said.

“It is quite charming from the outside and there is a lot of craftsmanship that has gone into it, but internally it’s tired.”

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An adorable dining nook sits in the kitchen space. Picture: Supplied

The kitchen is in one of the turrets. Picture: Supplied

The current owner began building the castle in the 1980s and lovingly worked on it over the years.

“He was from Germany and did an apprenticeship as an architect and carpenter there,” Mr Bartle said.

“He built this to reflect the architecture of where he grew up in Germany and it was the second house he built on Tamborine Mountain.

“It has been a labour of love and hopefully it’s going to be someone else’s labour of love.”

Mr Bartle said the owner also worked on construction sites around the Gold Coast and New Zealand.

“He was actually the foremen on the construction of the Southport Fire Station,” he said.

Timber and stonework feature throughout the home. Picture: Supplied

There is a bar for enjoying a hearty ale. Picture: Supplied

The two-bedroom home has most of the hallmarks of a fairytale castle, including spires, stonework, timber detailing, leadlight windows, courtyard fountain and a stone gatehouse with wrought iron gates.

There is even a cute-as-a-button dining nook that looks like something straight out of Snow White, complete with whimsical timber cut outs, panelling, borders and bench seating.

The curved kitchen has timber cabinetry and character windows and there is a main bedroom with ensuite tucked away in its own turret.

The home sits privately on a 1139 sqm block adjoining the Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens.

Mr Bartle said while the castle had been around for decades, it wasn’t that well known locally.

“A lot of people would have been intrigued to what it was, as from the road there is just a little stone entryway,” he said.

“Anyone who bothered to look up the driveway would have been intrigued by the stone facade and spires.”

The courtyard wouldn’t look out of place in Beauty and the Beast. Picture: Supplied

The home even has its own gatehouse. Picture: Supplied

Mr Bartle said the property hit the market on Wednesday and the response so far had been overwhelming.

“The enquiry has been huge,” he said.

“The interest has been predominantly local, but there has been some from interstate and even overseas.

“We’ve even had a lady from Poland look at it.

“We’re getting interest from first homebuyers, renovators and people wanting to Airbnb it.”

The property at 17 Forsythia Drive, Tamborine Mountain, is for sale via expressions of interest and will be open for inspection on Saturday, September 6 from 10am.

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